Folsom's Parks & Recreation department is set to unveil the final design for Kids Play/Castle Park, celebrating the culmination of a collaborative design process with the local community.

Conservationists released 116 young eastern hellbenders into Ohio's waterways to combat the species' near-endangerment, improve ecosystem health, and promote biodiversity.

The Wisconsin DNR plans to upgrade Buckhorn State Park, potentially affecting the endangered slender glass lizard, but aims to minimize risks with conservation measures.

Raleigh Parks offers a free Cold Water Paddling Course at Lake Wheeler, led by expert William Holden, covering practical safety techniques and theory.

Zoo Knoxville's chimpanzee, Lu, recovers after a landmark spinal surgery that removed a benign tumor, in collaboration between veterinary and human neurologists.

A rare plant, the caper-fruited tropidocarpum, unseen since 1957, was rediscovered in Vasco Hills Regional Preserve highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.

Unci Makha Dog Park in Saint Paul will be closed for remulching from 6:30 am until the same evening on October 14. Dog owners should find alternative parks during this time.

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo closed due to federal government shutdown, despite extended operations. Federal employees face layoffs; VP Vance attributes issues to Democrats.

The San Juan National Forest has reopened areas closed due to the Stoner Mesa Fire, just in time for hunting season; visitors should remain alert for ongoing fire suppression efforts.

The MPRB is seeking a replacement for resigned District 2 Commissioner Becka Thompson, with applications open until October 24. The selection includes several rounds of board voting to determine the new commissioner.

Wisconsin's DNR announces fall events, including candlelight hikes, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the State Park System, with activities for all ages and reminders about safety and park admission passes.

Ohio's new Heritage of Freedom Trail at East Fork State Park celebrates the state's role in the Underground Railroad, with educational signage detailing navigation methods and safe havens for those seeking freedom.

A historical marker has been unveiled at Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, highlighting the site's natural and human history.